Mind-body
Learn how to integrate mind-body fitness traditions such as yoga, pilates and tai chi into your group fitness classes. These traditions offer loads of options for group exercise settings, such as full body movement, balance, strength and flexibility.
Delivered by qualified Fitness Alberta Trainer-educators with extensive experience in mind-body disciplines, content includes:
- alignment
- safety
- class components
- movement combinations
- safe progressions
This minimum 16-hour course may include, but is not limited to disciplines such as yoga, pilates, tai chi, or nia.
To register for this course we recommend that you are currently registered in, or have completed the Fitness Alberta Foundations in Physical Activity and Exercise course. (You do not have to have written your Foundations exam).
If you are already certified with us, the Mind Body course provides 12 CECs if you are not already certified in this specialty, in addition to expanding your certification.
Mind Body Specialty Course Nov 7-9, 2026
Kinsmen Sports Centre
9100 Walterdale Hill NW, Edmonton
A 16 hour course covering topics specific to leading group exercise mind/body classes. Topics include: anatomy, alignment and safety, class structure and content; planning, class components, use of music, leadership and choreography; movement combinations, instruction and cueing. May include, but not limited to, the following mind/body disciplines: yoga, pilates, tai chi, nia.
Register by November 3, 2026
Mind Body Specialty Course Dec 5-6, 2026
4 Points Health and Wellness
11634 142 Street NW, Edmonton
A 16 hour course covering topics specific to leading group exercise mind/body classes. Topics include: anatomy, alignment and safety, class structure and content; planning, class components, use of music, leadership and choreography; movement combinations, instruction and cueing. May include, but not limited to, the following mind/body disciplines: yoga, pilates, tai chi, nia. Please register with the agency contact listed above.
Register by December 2, 2026
Mind Body Specialty Course Dec 5-6, 2026
Southland Leisure Centre
2000D Southland Drive SW, Calgary
A 16 hour course covering topics specific to leading group exercise mind/body classes. Topics include: anatomy, alignment and safety, class structure and content; planning, class components, use of music, leadership and choreography; movement combinations, instruction and cueing. May include, but not limited to, the following mind/body disciplines: yoga, pilates, tai chi, nia.
Register by November 24, 2026
Mind Body Specialty Course Jan 30-31, 2027
Joyful Movement Studio
5212 51 Ave, Camrose
A 16 hour course covering topics specific to leading group exercise mind/body classes. Topics include: anatomy, alignment and safety, class structure and content; planning, class components, use of music, leadership and choreography; movement combinations, instruction and cueing. May include, but not limited to, the following mind/body disciplines: yoga, pilates, tai chi, nia. Please register with the agency contact listed above.
Register by January 23, 2027
Mind Body Specialty Course Mar 6-7, 2027
4 Points Health and Wellness
11634 142 Street NW, Edmonton
A 16 hour course covering topics specific to leading group exercise mind/body classes. Topics include: anatomy, alignment and safety, class structure and content; planning, class components, use of music, leadership and choreography; movement combinations, instruction and cueing. May include, but not limited to, the following mind/body disciplines: yoga, pilates, tai chi, nia. Please register with the agency contact listed above.
Register by March 3, 2027
Mind Body Specialty course April 10-11, 2027
Bold Center
8702 - 91 Ave Viewpoint Room (Level 2), Lac La Biche
Date
Cost
$290
Contact
Lac La Biche County Bold Centre
780-623-0146
deborah.menard@laclabichecounty.com
A 16 hour course covering topics specific to leading group exercise mind/body classes. Topics include: anatomy, alignment and safety, class structure and content; planning, class components, use of music, leadership and choreography; movement combinations, instruction and cueing. May include, but not limited to, the following mind/body disciplines: yoga, pilates, tai chi, nia. Register with our Agency Partner.
Register by March 26, 2027
Mind Body Specialty Course Oct 16-17, 2027
4 Points Health and Wellness
11634 142 Street NW, Edmonton
A 16 hour course covering topics specific to leading group exercise mind/body classes. Topics include: anatomy, alignment and safety, class structure and content; planning, class components, use of music, leadership and choreography; movement combinations, instruction and cueing. May include, but not limited to, the following mind/body disciplines: yoga, pilates, tai chi, nia. Please register with the agency contact listed above.
Register by October 13, 2027